Street-style context helps you recognize this sign in traffic.
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Wrong Way Sign
This sign is often found at roadway-openings, one-way roads, crossovers and exit ramps.
What it means
The wrong way sign means that you are driving into oncoming traffic or you are entering into a restricted area. These signs can be seen in driveways or alleys and you should always prepare to stop when you see these signs on the road.
Heads Up
- The wrong way sign indicates that you are driving in the wrong direction. You must come to an immediate stop and turn around safely.
- Drivingpast the wrong way sign means you are in trouble. As soon as you see a wrong way sign facing directly towards you, you are already driving against traffic.
- The wrong way sign supplements to the do not enter sign. It is placed at a location along the exit ramp or the one-way roadway farther from the crossroad than the do not enter sign.